Wed, 23 Nov 2016 12:04:27 +0000 A GRANT worth Euro 5.6 million to support the aviation sector in Zambia has been signed by Government and the European Union (EU). This is under the Aviation Sector Support Programme II (ASSPII). The programme aims at facilitating improvements to the institutional and regulatory framework in ensuring conformity with the operational requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). Head of EU mission to Zambia, Alessandro Mariani said at a signing ceremony that the development of the aviation sector in Zambia continued to play a critical role in enhancing its connectivity within Zambia. Ambassador Mariani said a safe and reliable network was essential to support many key economic sectors. “Available statistics and trends suggest that we should expect the aviation sector in Zambia to continue to grow and contribute towards inclusive economic growth over the coming years,” he said. He explained that it was therefore important for Zambia authorities […]
